Origin
Bryan, TX
Late night in Bryan on Sunday
Local time
2:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bryan, TX to Dallas, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
47.3 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bryan, TX
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Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Bryan to Dallas covers a straightforward 53.4-mile span that takes roughly 59 minutes to complete. Because of the quick duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. You can expect to spend approximately $8 on fuel for the journey, making it a very economical commute within the Great Plains region. Both your starting point and destination sit firmly within this same geographic area, ensuring a consistent landscape throughout the drive. Whether you are heading north for business or a brief getaway, the simplicity of this connection makes it an easy addition to your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TX 114 | 15.3 mi | 17m |
| State Highway 114 | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| SH 114 TEXpress | 6.5 mi | 6m |
| West John W Carpenter Freeway | 5.3 mi | 5m |
| North Stemmons Freeway | 4 mi | 5m |
| South County Line Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| SH 183 TEXpress | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Illinois Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
TX 114
— 15.3 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bryan, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on this road
94 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto FM 407
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Illinois Street
3
Turn straight onto FM 407
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
FM 407
4
Turn straight onto South County Line Road
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
South County Line Road
5
Turn left onto TX 114
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 114
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Take the exit onto TX 114
12 mi
·
14 min
·
TX 114
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 114
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
TX 114
Toward TX 121 North, TX 114 East: DFW Airport, Dallas
8
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 114
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
West John W Carpenter Freeway
Toward TX 114 East: Dallas, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 114 TEXpress
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
SH 114 TEXpress
Toward TX 114 Express: SH 114 TEXpress East
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Merge onto TX 183 TEXpress
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
SH 183 TEXpress
11
Merge onto TX 183
0.8 mi
·
50 sec
·
John W Carpenter Freeway
12
Merge onto I 35E
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
North Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 429B
Toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Stemmons Freeway
15
Turn left onto Continental Avenue
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Continental Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Lamar Street
17
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.6 miles from Bryan, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 13.4 and 46.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
13.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
TX 114
Take the exit onto TX 114
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
25.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
TX 114
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 114 toward TX 121 North, TX 114 East: DFW Airport, Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TX 121 North, TX 114 East: DFW Airport,...
8
28.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
TX 114 / West John W Carpenter Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 114 / West John W Carpenter Freeway toward TX 114 East: Dallas, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward TX 114 East: Dallas, Dallas Fort Worth I...
7
34 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
TX 114 TEXpress / SH 114 TEXpress
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 114 TEXpress / SH 114 TEXpress toward TX 114 Express: SH 114 TEXpress East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward TX 114 Express: SH 114 TEXpress East
8
46.6 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 429B
Toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.15 one way
$14.29 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $7.82 | $15.65 |
| premium | $4.54 | $8.45 | $16.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.44 | $20.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.62 | $3.03 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Dallas, TX
Late night in Dallas on Sunday
Local time
2:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
57m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience on this particular trip. With a 0% highway share, you will be navigating local roads that demand your full attention and steady focus behind the wheel. The route lacks the monotony of long, straight stretches, favoring instead a more technical layout that keeps you engaged as you transition between towns. Since there is no significant highway cruising, your pace will remain dictated by local road conditions and traffic flow. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience that prioritizes local navigation over the typical open-road cruise.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.3 mi on TX 114.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 114 and State Highway 114. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.4 miles in near TX 114.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 47.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.4 miles (TX 114): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.8 miles (TX 114): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.7 miles (TX 114 / West John W Carpenter Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bryan, TX to Dallas, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Dallas Fort Worth International Airport along the way.
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
28.7 mi in
|
~36m
|
via TX 114
About the Cities
Arriving in Dallas, TX
Full guide →“Big D” · Founded 1841
Dallas, with a population of more than 1.3 million residents, is the ninth largest city in the United States and the third largest in the state of Texas. It is an impressive melting pot of culture and character. Boasting high-end luxury hotels, innumerable fine dining spots, and one of the busiest airports in the world, Dallas maintains an upscale ethos reflected by an affluent population, world-class museums, and a shimmering modern skyline. Its history was marred by the infamous assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, but there is more historic and contemporary heritage to be discovered in the city. As a center of the oil and cotton industries in the late 1800s and early 1900s, Dallas was a classic American boom town and remains one of the fastest growing cities in the nation.
Top landmarks
- • Dallas Museum of Art — art museum in Dallas, Texas
- • Texas School Book Depository — building in Dallas, Texas, United States
- • George W. Bush Presidential Center — Presidential library and museum for U.S. President George W. Bush, located in Da...
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 47.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.3 miles on TX 114. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Dallas, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.4 miles (TX 114): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.8 miles (TX 114): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.7 miles (TX 114 / West John W Carpenter Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dallas, TX before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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